Critical Thinking and Sociological Theories

            To think critically one requires adopting several rules.  This is the willingness to enquire more from others no matter own challenging it may seem (Pg.8).  This is, therefore, true because learning should always be acquired through asking others what they know I order to develop knowledge.   In addition, one is expected to think in a clear and a logical way which involves defining theories to permit understanding (Pg.8).  The third rule is very effective as it requires the use of evidence in backing up arguments.  An argument without adequate support is a fail because it cannot justify its trueness (Pg.8).  Thinking about biases and expectations is essential as the argument has to support one's beliefs and those of others which may be contrary. Unreliable evidence should be avoided as this may make the argument to be invalid and when the challenges of uncertainty should always be accepted (Pg.8). This is because critical thoughts require more than normal senses.

In my opinion, the most challenging rule is admitting when one is uncertain or wrong in their argument supporting. An argument is always developed from a particular ground and therefore when support is not achieved due to the points being unclear it becomes difficult to accept that the argument lacks enough evidence or justification.  Accepting uncertainty seems like accepting a defeat of the argument which may not be achieved easily.  Individuals find it difficult to view beyond their own thoughts but it is essential to note that errors may occur.  Critical thoughts do not mean relying on one's thoughts but it requires paying attention to information sources in order to gather adequate and the correct information (Pg.9).  This helps in justification of an argument through the acquired knowledge from the relevant studies.

 

            Reference

Chapter 1: Critical Thinking. 8-9. Pdf